September Newslettter

 September 2016

Hello Blanketeers,

Yesterday at the Erie Zoo was the presentation of the checks from the Erie Gives Day, it was wonderful and exciting to receive a check for $1,286.70. These donations will assist our organization greatly throughout the upcoming year with many assorted blanket making materials. Thank you, to all of those who donated on that very special day. Thank you to ALL of our Blanketeers, Volunteers and Quilt Shoppe’s that support NWPA Project Linus, because without you, we would not be able to meet the needs of the children in need our Community.

September 15-17 Quilting on the Bayfront – Sponsored by Millcreek Sewing

October 1 st -   “Sew In” Day 10:00am -4:00pm @ Hampton Inn 8050 Old Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. Join the Blanketeers for a fun day of sewing, knitting or crocheting. As in the past sewing kits, iron, ironing board, cutting board and supplies will be provided. Lunch, beverages and snack are also included for the day.

Remember that we have the use of Hotel’s cart for ease of getting our sewing machines and other supplies to the conference room.

REMINDERS:  Blankets must be made with new cotton material, yarn or fleece–

Sometimes we are given bags of material that contain the following materials. Well intentioned and thoughtful, but due to children’s allergies or the type of material we cannot use their donations.

wool, jersey, metallic, polyester, sequined, home decor. These materials maybe useful for clothing or drapery, or other sewing project,  are not suitable for children’s blankets.

Monthly meetings

September 7th   -       Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street         1:00pm- 4:00 pm- CANCELLED

                                   Due to preparing for upcoming Quilting on the Bayfront @ Convention Center

September12th    -      Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    801 W.   26^th Street        9:00 am-11:00 am

September 15^th    -      Doug Yaple Vacuum              1815 E. 38^th Street        10:00 am- 2:00pm

Looking Ahead:

   

October 1^st -            “ Sew In “ Hampton Inn 10:00- 4:00

February 18, 2017      National Make a Blanket Day

July 26^th 2017             Senior Day @ Erie Zoo

August 8, 2017           Erie Gives Day

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Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

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